Jared Odoyo Okelo

All parliamentary appearances

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• 10 Sep 2020 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. At the outset, I want to congratulate my sister, Hon. Gladys Wanga, for bringing this Bill. She is my sister both in this House and in the village. She is known to many. I remember with nostalgia that both my father and mother died in 1997 and 2001 respectively because of cancer. This is a subject that I am passionate about to address the plight of cancer patients. We need to quickly debate and pass this Bill so that cancer patients can have a future and hope. Law is essential in implementing a number ... view
• 10 Sep 2020 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. At the outset, I want to congratulate my sister, Hon. Gladys Wanga, for bringing this Bill. She is my sister both in this House and in the village. She is known to many. I remember with nostalgia that both my father and mother died in 1997 and 2001 respectively because of cancer. This is a subject that I am passionate about to address the plight of cancer patients. We need to quickly debate and pass this Bill so that cancer patients can have a future and hope. Law is essential in implementing a number ... view
• 10 Sep 2020 in National Assembly: That goes deep into what cancer is all about. A lot has been said. Even though there is no specific cause of cancer, at least there are peripheral issues that surround the upsurge of cancer. One of them is the use of cigarettes and alcohol. Therefore, nothing stops this House, now and in future, to levy excise duty on cigarettes and alcohol to deter uncontrolled usage by citizens of this country. If we do not do that and continue promoting it through advertisements, at the end of the day we will lose more lives as a country. view
• 10 Sep 2020 in National Assembly: That goes deep into what cancer is all about. A lot has been said. Even though there is no specific cause of cancer, at least there are peripheral issues that surround the upsurge of cancer. One of them is the use of cigarettes and alcohol. Therefore, nothing stops this House, now and in future, to levy excise duty on cigarettes and alcohol to deter uncontrolled usage by citizens of this country. If we do not do that and continue promoting it through advertisements, at the end of the day we will lose more lives as a country. view
• 10 Sep 2020 in National Assembly: We must provide access to affordable and essential medicine and vaccines. Cancer just like the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) should not be a death sentence. We know a lot of research has gone into HIV and cancer. A lot of medicine has been innovated that will help to push people as they wait to breath their last, but there are many who cannot afford them. So, what can we do as a country to make available the necessary medicine and make it affordable? That is where telemedicine comes in. If you were to visit a ... view
• 10 Sep 2020 in National Assembly: We must provide access to affordable and essential medicine and vaccines. Cancer just like the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) should not be a death sentence. We know a lot of research has gone into HIV and cancer. A lot of medicine has been innovated that will help to push people as they wait to breath their last, but there are many who cannot afford them. So, what can we do as a country to make available the necessary medicine and make it affordable? That is where telemedicine comes in. If you were to visit a ... view
• 12 Aug 2020 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Hon. Deputy Speaker. view
• 12 Aug 2020 in National Assembly: Hon. Deputy Speaker, whereas the Chair has said he is gathering more information on Kazi Mtaani and he has scheduled to give a comprehensive report this afternoon, I wanted to ask why Nyando Constituency has so far not been incorporated even though certain sub-counties within Kisumu County have been benefitting. Secondly, Hon. Deputy Speaker… view
• 12 Aug 2020 in National Assembly: I thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. We are all aware that land matters coming under discussion in a House such as this will inevitably invite emotions. So, the points that I want to bring to you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, are only two. One, even in a court of law, and we are privileged that you are a lawyer, there are cases that are varied. view
• 28 Jul 2020 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. In concurring with my brother Hon. Wandayi, there are three very vital committees that examine and re-examine audit queries from the Auditor-General. These are PAC, PIC and the Special Funds Accounts Committee, of which I am a Member. It is true that it becomes unattainable to determine with exactitude, particularly the authenticity of documents sent by witnesses to committees. Kenyans are a bit creative and at certain times, that creativity becomes a demerit. When documents are sent to committees to exonerate a witness from certain adversarial claims, it may be very difficult to determine whether a ... view